Hey there, thanks for reaching out! At Levi's, we're dedicated to providing you with top-quality products that exceed your expectations. We apologize that we fell short this time around, and we appreciate the opportunity to make things right. We’re sorry to hear that you had to take advantage of our return policy — but that’s why we have one after all. So you know, we have a 30 day exchange policy where you can exchange your item(s) for a different size, free of charge**. Please visit our Help Center for more information if you have any more questions. Free shipping and Returns for Red TabTM Members. Sign up here or check and see if you’re already a Member. Luz C. Levi's US Customer Service